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Gierling Family History

Gierling Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Girling, Vierling, Gerling, Giering, Herling, Kiesling, Niebling

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Where is the Gierling family from?

You can see how Gierling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gierling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gierling families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gierling's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gierling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gierling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gierling. 100% of Gierling men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gierling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Gierling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierling census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Gierling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Gierling. For the veterans among your Gierling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierling lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Gierling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gierling in 1974 was 55, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gierling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierling ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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